Towelboy

Panthers overpay for an underperforming player. That would be on-brand.

On April 20, 2023, I posted on “The Athletic” a prophecy that unfortunately came true: Defensive coordinators will force him to throw over the middle where he can’t see the passing lanes and doesn’t have the arm strength to compensate. Watch the LSU and Georgia games as evidence. He also isn’t quick or fast enough to avoid an NFL blitz. Not only is he small, but he’s slow. I don’t care how elite his mind is, he has no elite physical attributes (size, accuracy, speed, or arm strength). Don’t confuse the film that shows him completing passes when not pressured. He had many highlight plays when he had all the time in the world - he won’t have that in the NFL. Couple these fears with his diminutive stature and you have a high risk proposition for number 1 overall. I want nothing to do with Bryce Young and will be supremely disappointed if we draft him at 1.

Yep, he continues to put himself into the pressure

So we traded last year’s first, last year’s second, this year’s first, a 2025 second, D.J. Moore, two firsts and a second for Bryce Young, a second, and a fifth? Damn.

this guy? dude's best pick was the one his wife made.

He also spoke about running to set up the pass. Specifically mentioned Chuba but not Sanders.

I’d say his roster spot is safe. However, I would be concerned about how long the leash is as a starter.

Brown is an old diesel tractor - does the work, gets overlooked by everyone. Sanders is a Porsche - pay heavily for a Volkswagen.

Meaning he starts. Didn’t mean he does well, just that he starts and finishes most games.

Tailor made for a game manager. Young in San Fran would be pretty good. Purdy in Carolina would look about like Young.

Looks like our receiver room. Why have four wheels (legit WRs) when we can operate (albeit poorly) with three (no names and has-beens)?

In today’s “Athletic” article, Joe Person compares Bryce Young to a Toyota because of his reliability. Which led me to think, if he’s a Toyota, what model? My thoughts: If Young is a Toyota, he’s a Corolla - entry-level base model with nothing special. Too small, too slow, and average, at best. Sure it’s reliable, but if you’re being honest, it’s basic and will be replaced by something better in a few years. No one actually wants a Corolla - they settle for one. Why stop there? Is Burns an Escalade - looks nice from the outside but just a base Tahoe? Is Horn a Land Rover - tons of potential but always in the shop? Keep it going…

Nope. He was all-in on Young and Mingo. I’ll pass.

Tepper will hire a “yes man” to do his billing. That’s the only reason Fitterer is still here. Bullies surround themselves with those that will do as they’re told. Tepper can’t handle pushback because that would mean there’s someone smarter in the room. Tepper cannot admit that he’s wrong and will double down on his poor decisions. The next head coach will be some has-been pushover.

How does a billionaire turn this asset into a poverty franchise? What an embarrassment.